SAFETY WARNINGS
General pow er tool safety w arnings
WARNING:
Read all safety w arnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
w ith this po w er tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all w arnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term power tool in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
( c or d less ) po w er tool.
Cordless Shear Wrench Safety Warnings
Hold the po w er tool by insulated gripping
1 .
surfaces, w hen performing an operation
w here the fastener may contact hidden w iring.
Fasteners contacting a live wire may make
e x pose d metal parts o f t h e po w er tool " li v e " an d
c oul d gi v e t h e operator an ele c tri c s h o c k.
2.
Before using pow er tool, make sure that the outer
sleeve smoothly turns by hand. When it does
not smoothly turn, never use it and ask Makita
Authorized Service Center for check and repair.
3.
When sheared bolt tip falls w ithout pulling the
eject lever, never use the tool and ask Makita
Authorized Service Center for check and repair.
4 .
Al w ays be sure you maintain good balance
and firm footing. Be sure no one is below when
using the tool in high or elevated locations.
5 .
Hold the tool firmly.
Use care and common sense w hen disposing
6 .
of sheared bolt tips. D ropping tips f rom h ig h lo c a-
tions or scattered tips may cause severe injury.
Do not attach the tool to your cloth or safety
7.
harness at high locations.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
w ith product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follo w the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1 .
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3.
If operating time has become excessively shorter,
stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.
4 .
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out w ith clear w ater and seek medical atten-
tion right a w ay. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5 .
Do not short the battery cartridge:
( 1 )
Do not touch the terminals w ith any con-
ductive material.
( 2 )
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer w ith other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( 3 )
Do not expose battery cartridge to w ater
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdo w n.
6 .
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations w here the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ° C (122 ° F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely w orn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8 .
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9 .
Do not use a damaged battery.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
f or w ar d ing agents, spe c ial re q uirement on pa c k-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an e x pert f or h a z ar d ous material is re q uire d .
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
T ape or mask o f f open c onta c ts an d pa c k up t h e
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
aroun d in t h e pa c kaging.
1 1 .
When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follo w your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only w ith the products
specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
1 3. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
c h arger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1 .
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Al w ays stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge w hen you notice
less tool po w er.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge w ith room tempera-
ture at 10 ° C - 40 ° C (50 ° F - 104 ° F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool do w n before charging it.
4 .
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
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